Nigeria: Lafarge Africa has officially changed its name to HBM Nigeria. It said that the rebranding reflected its “…evolved business vision, long-term growth objectives and renewed commitment to delivering superior value to stakeholders.” Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, Group Managing Director and CEO, affirmed that the company remained committed to Nigeria. He added, “We remain focused on delivering quality cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative building solutions that support infrastructure development, housing growth and industrialisation.”
China-based Huaxin Building Materials completed its acquisition of Lafarge Africa in mid-2025. The change of name to HBM Nigeria was approved by shareholders in April 2026.
